Administrator, Service Ops MS GIO & GSD Review

by Computacenter

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Good company to work for but not enough support through the programme

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Given a real job and treated like every other member of staff

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Not enough support from placement sponsors

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Given a real job

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Being the only co-coordinator and then having to train the new staff towards the end of the placement

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Dealing with customers on big contracts with the company on a daily basis. Using business techniques from university in the real world.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Quiet and corporate

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • No structure or support

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Paid for training courses and learning about different teams.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Graduate and associate schemes are more appealing than the placement scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Not many social events at all

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonable costs

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nothing around the business park

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Brand ambassador

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2017

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